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11-28-2013 08:45 PM

simplicitysarah

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVHoopie

You been to TW PET CENTER in plaza at 422 and tibbet wicks

this is usually my go to place when I don't feel like driving an hour!!

11-04-2013 06:56 AM

angelsword

Lots of good places to check out in this thread! You guys should come to an Akron Aquarium Society meeting sometime!

I realize this is an old thread but in case anyone is still keeping tabs on it, a great aquatic store in NE Ohio is Aquatica in Valley City/Strongsville area. They have tons and tons of tanks. Salt and freshwater. Not tons of plants or shrimp but they've got fish out the wazoo. Even some frogs and salamanders. Check em out.

02-21-2013 11:20 PM

Pyrojodge

Quote:

Originally Posted by bat_billy

If your going to drive all the way to Cleveland why not head the other direction and go to Aquarium Adventure which is in northern Columbus.

They have the best livestock I have ever seen. The fish and plants are healthier here than at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

Agreed, I'm 1.5hrs away and I was there last weekend. They had a 50% off sale and I got some good plants for cheap. Great selection and tanks are clean.

I like RMS also, AA still wins hands down!

02-21-2013 11:09 PM

WVHoopie

You been to TW PET CENTER in plaza at 422 and tibbet wicks

02-06-2013 03:31 PM

bat_billy

Re: Looking for LFS in cleveland area

If your going to drive all the way to Cleveland why not head the other direction and go to Aquarium Adventure which is in northern Columbus.

They have the best livestock I have ever seen. The fish and plants are healthier here than at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

02-06-2013 03:02 PM

Bugeye

Aquatica in Valley City. My new favorite fish store. They are super
friendly and have a good selection. Very clean tanks also, tells you
something. 330-866-0559

01-23-2013 01:23 AM

simplicitysarah

I never liked them even as a kid! I was the one who had tons of goldfish in a tank!

01-22-2013 09:25 PM

UDGags

Quote:

Originally Posted by simplicitysarah

That's how to I feel when PetSmart sells a common pleco to someone with a 10gal!

That was so me as a kid

01-22-2013 09:08 PM

simplicitysarah

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waters

That is the problem with most pet stores.....they aren't concerned about the animal...only the profit. Pet stores sell hundreds of baby Iguanas every year with most buyers totally unaware of the large size they will eventually grow to. Same goes for fish, alligators, snakes, etc.

That's how to I feel when PetSmart sells a common pleco to someone with a 10gal!

01-22-2013 08:02 PM

UDGags

Quote:

Originally Posted by etgregoire

I did look at the site once a long time ago... I guess it just seems like such a niche area of the hobby that it would be hard to unload that type of livestock. I did see several baby alligators at RMS like 3-4 years ago. I just think that is bizarre.

Too me it seems almost unethical or irresponsible. Knowing how large something like that is going to get and that people commonly just turn them loose at a certain point. I think that probably very few people really keep any sort of "zoo" like conditions with a large enough habitat or inclosure.

Sorry to be a troll on this thread - I just think this is an interesting concept...

I completely agree....The local store here in Dayton (Gerbers) has a lot of large fish together in too small of a tank(s). I think a lot of times they take in pets from people trying to do good but then they just sit there when people don't buy them.

01-22-2013 04:36 PM

Waters

Quote:

Originally Posted by etgregoire

I did look at the site once a long time ago... I guess it just seems like such a niche area of the hobby that it would be hard to unload that type of livestock. I did see several baby alligators at RMS like 3-4 years ago. I just think that is bizarre.

Too me it seems almost unethical or irresponsible. Knowing how large something like that is going to get and that people commonly just turn them loose at a certain point. I think that probably very few people really keep any sort of "zoo" like conditions with a large enough habitat or inclosure.

Sorry to be a troll on this thread - I just think this is an interesting concept...

That is the problem with most pet stores.....they aren't concerned about the animal...only the profit. Pet stores sell hundreds of baby Iguanas every year with most buyers totally unaware of the large size they will eventually grow to. Same goes for fish, alligators, snakes, etc.

01-22-2013 01:56 PM

etgregoire

I did look at the site once a long time ago... I guess it just seems like such a niche area of the hobby that it would be hard to unload that type of livestock. I did see several baby alligators at RMS like 3-4 years ago. I just think that is bizarre.

Too me it seems almost unethical or irresponsible. Knowing how large something like that is going to get and that people commonly just turn them loose at a certain point. I think that probably very few people really keep any sort of "zoo" like conditions with a large enough habitat or inclosure.

Sorry to be a troll on this thread - I just think this is an interesting concept...